The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-09
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Tho city has looked little dull since tho
yachting excitement subsidized. Many peo-
pie have returned to Newport, others have be-
taken themselves to Tuxedo, and very large
contingent have escaped TO Westchsster and
the banks OF the Hudson. Tho attractions Of
town life arc hardly strong enough to neutral-
Inc those OF the country In this tho crack
month Of the American year; and as tho draw
backs Of heat, rain. fog, and dampness which
have immortalized tho past summer have now
vanished there remain at least six weeks for
out Of door enjoyment In country places.
Lenox has still q social monopoly and, nj.
though visitors arc leaving by every train.
enough are arriving to keep the hotel full and
tho Village bright and gay The visit Of the
Duke Of MarlborouGh produced no disturbance
whatever. A very ordinary looking gentleman
in not very we'll fitting clothes was observed
driving about IN o particularly shabby buggy,
sometimes alone and sometimes with lady at
his side. Whom IL came to DO known that this
was the notorious Duke, good deal Of sur
prise, but no special interest, was manifested
His Grsces only appearance on the
social stage was at dinner given
for him By Mr. Francis N. Jencks
who IL the most quiet and unassuminR Of men.
living In an unpretentfous cottage belonging
to Mrs. Rakemann, the walls Of which are
plentifully decorated with portraits OF dead and
gone Sedgwicks. Miss Turnure. Miss Paget
Mrs. T. r. Pierson. Miss De Wolfe. Miss Grant
Mr.Frelinghuysen, Mr.. Furman. and MI. Creigh-
ton Webb were among the guests, and the
Duke appears to have conducted himself very
much like other people. The silver toothpick
which he used and heavy silver bangle worn
on his left wrist provoked moro remark and
criticism than any recollections Of his past life.
His visit lasted only two days, and he departed
as quietly a. he came.
Since then there have been other arrivals at
Lenox. notably those Of the Bishop Of New
York and Mrs. Potter. which have awakened
far moro interest than that Of tho British
nobleman. Mrs. Edward Cooper. Mrs. Arthur
Wellman. Mrs and the Misses Morell Of Phila-
delphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bacon Of
Boston have recently registered ut Curtiss
Mr.. wickhsm Hoffman. who came over In one
of the last steamers, reached Lenox Just in
time TO assist at delightful Entertainment
given BY Mrs. Shattuok In honor OF tho chris
tening Of Mr.. and Mr.. Frank Hoffmsn's In
FAINT son. Musicals lose mono Of their attrac-
lions ss time goes on. They generally follow
state dinners. and Mrs. Whitney's last, at
which Miss Groebel and Mr.. Donald Graham
sang and Mrs. Walter Andrews gave ono Of her
delightful piano recitals. was Toast for the
soul 90 well as for tho ear.
Life at Newport is still mildly Interesting
but the number of barred and bolted cottages
has depressing effect upon those who re-
main. All the Aston residences arc closed.
Mrs. ". W. Aston having left for Tuxedo. and
Mrs. J. J. Aston. who has been Ill for tho last
two months, having been removed 70 her town
house. whore her condition. although improv-
ing. still gives cause for anxiety. 2rh W. r.
Travers has returned to town with her invalid
son. whose brain trouble has increased. rather
than diminished. during the past summer.
Mrs. Paran Stevens vibrates between Newport
and New YORK. but Miss Winslow and Miss
Paget have both returned to villa Marietta, and
small dinners. with music and whist to MI up
the evenings. are as frequent and popular there
as ever. Mr.. Isaac Bell and his brother-in-
law. Mr.. ]. @. Bennett. arc expected In New
port next week for flying visit
Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan Winthrop. with their
children. sailed In the French steamer week
ago to spend year In the south OF Europe.
Tho trip Is taken for the benefit Of Mrs. VIM
throp. whose health and spirits have been
much affected by the death Of her mother Mrs.
Isaac Townsend. last spring.
Autumn weddings are beginning. but they
are still few and far between. That Of Miss
johnson and Mr. Roberts, which took place ct
6t. Georges Church, was Q very pretty anair.
The singing Of the bridal chorus by . sur
pliced choir. who preceded the bride a. she
passed up the aisle, was . novelty. and pleas
Ing one, to those who have watched for years
the usual stiff and solemn procession Of ushers
and bridesmaids. with measured tread. and .
stony stare upon their faces, as II they were
assisting at funeral instead Of wedding.
Cards for the wedding Of Miss Morris and
Mr.. Barnes. which was to have taken place on
the 18th inst, have been withdrawn in conse-
quence of the alarming illness OF the brides
grandmother at Westchester.
Miss Alice Paulding and Mr.. william Hal
dane were very quietly married at Gold SPRING
ON Wednesday. This will be the last wedding
in Mr.. Kemble Pauldin9's family, a. all his i've
daughters are now settled In Life.
notable Analo-American marriage abroad
IL that Of Robert, the only son Of Elizabeth
Barrett Browning. who. In his early years, In.
spired 80 many Of her most touching verses. 70
Miss Fanny Coddington Of this city.
An 0nQaQement haa several timeR bAan IA,